The only public wharf available to offload catches for larger ships in Tauranga can only cater for one ship at a time due to space constraints. An independent consultant is reviewing Tauranga City Council's handling of the $11.4 million Marine Precinct following years of concern from independent fishing captains. READ MORE:* Fishermen feel pushed out of Tauranga* Marine precinct draws in young and old ships alike* Calls for dangerous highway to be fixed at any cost* Container mall opens in TaurangaTauranga City Council confirmed consultant Max Pedersen, who has previously identified poor management issues within Council, has been commissioned to review the Marine Precinct. MATT SHAND/STUFF Dan Harvey unloads his boat at the only public wharf in Tauranga able to take his catch. Erika Harvey has campaigned against the Marine Precinct for three years saying what was delivered was not what was promised.

Source: Stuff May 21, 2019 04:18 UTC